Welcome
To
The Presentation
“ Good governance” In NGO Sector
Prepared by:
Md. Kamrul Hossain
Sr. RMO, DAM
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“Governance" means: the process of decision
making and the process by which decisions are
implemented (or not implemented).
Governance can be used in several context
such as corporate governance, international
governance,
national
governance,
local
governance.
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What is “Good governance”?
i) " Good governance” means that processes and
institutions produce results that meet the needs of
society while making the best use of resources at their
disposal.
ii) Good governance is characterized by participation,
transparency, accountability, rule of law, effectiveness,
equity, etc.
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Characteristics/Principles of Good governance:
Good governance has 8 major characteristics/Principles.
It is :
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Participatory;
• Consensus oriented;
• Accountable;
• Transparent;
• Responsive;
• Effective and efficient;
• Equitable and inclusive and;
• Follows the Rule of law.
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Good governance-tool for growth and welfare in
global world :
Good governance- now :
• It is a dominant policy and practice in developed
democratic countries
• Good governance role though education better
regulation policy to contribute for sustainable
economic growth and social welfare of citizens.
• Good governance, it is not fashion it is an effective
tool to manage services and to serve citizens in best
way.
• Good governance in a global context it is a concept
policy and practice.
• The role of government-to create harmonious society.
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Major characteristics of “Good governance” as outlined
by the United Nations:
Good governance is, in short, anticorruption
whereas authority and its institutions are accountable, effective and
efficient, transparent, responsive, consensus-oriented, equitable.
World Bank:
1. Economic Development depends on Good governance
2. Good governance is achievable
The UNESCO in a report has maintained that:
Governance is a process whereby citizens’ needs and interest are
articulated for the positive social and economic development of the entire
society and in the light of a perceived common goal.
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Obstacles of Good governance:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Ignorance
Corruption,
Politicization of administration,
Weak democratic institutions,
Ineffective parliament,
Absence of the rule of law and
Absence of meritocracy etc.
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Constraints and challenges of NGOs in Bangladesh
NGOs in Bangladesh work under many constraints and challenges. Some of
these challenges are:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
Lack of financial sustainability;
Shortage of efficient employees
Inadequate infrastructure;
Undue interference and control by the government;
Lengthy fund release process;
Inadequate training and low level of true professionalism
among employees.
Lack of information and relevant research;
Religious conservatism and militancy, and threat of
terrorism;
Political pressure and political instability;
Unfavorable tax regime; and
Natural calamities
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Problems of Good governance in the NGO sector
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Role of governing body: (Relatives, Regular meeting
not held, no scope of giving opinion, Members not informed
current program)
Decision making process: (ED takes major decisions,
decisions not taken through meetings, no scope of giving opinion
by general staff)
Human Resource Dev.: (Absence of a HR Policy or
followed properly, proper staff evaluation is not done)
Supervision & Monitoring:
(Lack of necessary
supervision & evaluation, Programs are not implemented
properly)
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Accountability to service Recipients, Donors & Govt: (NGO
is not accountable to service recipients, Financial negotiation is
done for govt. project)
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Financial Transparency: (The
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Secrecy of Information:
accountants are not
independent, Wrong information are provided in the audit and
financial reports, The auditor appointed for financial management
is previously known and he/she is influenced)
(Culture of secrecy in keeping
financial and accounts information, Consolidated information is
not found, Common people do not get information easily from the
organization)
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An Effective EC Committee/Board in NGO
sector can provide Good governance and
effective leadership:
1. Understanding their role
2. Ensuring delivery of organizational purpose
3. Working effectively both as individuals and a
team
4. Exercising effective control
5. Behaving with integrity/honesty
6. Being open and accountable.
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Some recommendations and suggestions for
implementation of “Good governance” in NGO’s”
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An autonomous NGO commission should be set for
monitoring of the entire NGO sector.
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Laws that regulate the NGO Sector are back dated. A
new set of of Rules and acts should be enacted
addressing diverse types of NGOs and their activities.
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Executive head’s relatives must not be included in the
governing body.
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Decisions should not be made by the Executive head
unilaterally, Stake holders and NGO staff’s participation
must be ensured.
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Monitoring should be strengthen to achieve the goals of the
project.
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Every NGO must develop and adopt its own Code of
Ethics/Principles and other policies.
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Efforts should be made to develop its own NGO website which
should be updated regularly
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Sultana Kamal, executive director of Ain O Shalish Kendra,
said, "We have to work together to establish good governance
in every sector, including the NGO sector, upholding the spirit
of the liberation war”.
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Noted economist Prof. Wahiduddin Mahmud said NGOs have
been working for the development of the country, but ensuring
proper coordination between the government and NGOs is a
must.
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